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Pattie Howard
Birth name Francine Patience Howard
Also known as Pattie Howard, Patty Howard, Patti Howard, Patience
Born April 12
Cleveland, Ohio
Origin Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Genres R&B, gospel, jazz, funk
Occupation(s) CEO, singer-songwriter, record producer, music producer
Instruments voice, violin
Years active 1970's-present
Labels RCA, Light Records
Associated acts Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Diana Ross, Andrae Crouch, Curtis Stigers, James Ingram

Pattie Howard (born Francine Patience Howard on April 12 in Cleveland, Ohio) is a talented American singer and songwriter. She is known for her amazing voice in gospel and R&B songs. Pattie has also worked as a music producer and vocal arranger.

She has released two albums with big record labels like RCA Records and Light Records. Pattie is also famous for singing background vocals for many well-known artists. These include Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, and Madonna. She has helped many albums become gold or platinum records. From 1992 to 2001, Pattie toured the world with Whitney Houston. This was during Houston's very popular The Bodyguard era. Today, Pattie continues to write, produce, and sing her own music. She also works with other artists. In 2016, she released two new songs, "Jesus Is His Name" and "Feel Me, Heal Me."

Early Life and Musical Beginnings

Pattie Howard grew up in a very musical family. She started learning to play the violin when she was just seven years old. In her first year, she wrote her own song. It won first place in a city-wide competition in Cleveland.

Her mother, Sarah Howard Mayes, played the piano. She sang in gospel groups when she was younger. Pattie's father, Rev. Frank Love, was also a gospel singer. Her brother, Michael Howard, toured with a famous group called The Platters. Her sister, Sharlene Grahm-Hairston, was also a well-known gospel singer.

Pattie recorded her first song at age 13. She was the lead singer in a gospel group called "All God's Children." She started singing professionally at 17. She traveled around the world with different artists. At 19, Pattie started her own band called Pattie Love and Fun. This is when she began to write and arrange more of her own music. Her first solo song was called "Second Thoughts."

Pattie Howard's Music Career

Pattie Howard has had a long and successful career in music. She has worked with many different record labels and artists.

Working with RCA Records

In 1985, Pattie caught the attention of Lonnie Simmons. He was the president of Total Experience/RCA Records. This label was home to popular groups like The Gap Band. Mr. Simmons offered Pattie a record deal. She then recorded her first album, which was self-titled, Pattie Howard. This album featured some of the first songs she had ever written. The first song released from this album was "Selfish."

Joining Light Records

In 1991, Pattie signed another big record deal. This time it was with Light Records. The president, Ralph Carmichael, was very impressed with her talent. Pattie released her second album, The Vision, on this label. Light Records was also home to other famous gospel artists. These included Andrae Crouch and Edwin Hawkins. The Vision album was co-produced by Andrae Crouch. He is a Grammy Award-winning gospel legend.

World Tours and Performances

After her album The Vision came out, Pattie got a big opportunity. She was hired to tour the world with superstar singer Whitney Houston. This was for The Bodyguard World Tour. Pattie continued to tour with Whitney Houston. She also performed with other artists throughout the 1990s and early 2000s.

Discography

Solo Albums

  • Pattie Howard – 1985 (RCA)
  • The Vision – 1991 (Light Records)
  • "Jesus Is His Name Featuring Shekinah Nicole" – 2016 (PH Balanced Music)
  • "Heal Me" – 2016 (PH Balanced Music)

Studio Sessions (Background Vocals)

Pattie Howard has sung background vocals on many albums for famous artists.

Under the name Francine Howard:

Under the name Pattie Howard:

  • Julio Iglesias- Non Stop (1988)
  • Quincy Jones- Back on the Block (1989)
  • Andrae Crouch- Finally (1990)
  • Gladys Knight- Good Woman (1991)
  • Peabo Bryson- Can You Stop The Rain (1991)
  • Trini Lopez- 25th Anniversary Album (1991)
  • Curtis Stigers- Curtis Stigers (1991)
  • James Ingram- Greatest Hits (1991)
  • Petra (band)- En Alabanza (1992)
  • El Debarge- In the Storm (1992)
  • Sandra Crouch- With All My Heart (1992)
  • Andrae Crouch- Mercy (1994)
  • Reba Rambo-McGuire & Donny McGuire- Suddenly (1994)
  • Gerald Albright- Smooth (1994)
  • Madonna- Like A Prayer (1995)
  • Giorgia Todrani- Strano il Mio Destiny (1996)
  • Ed Montgomery- I Still Believe (2000)
  • The Dreamers- They Sound Like Angels (2001)
  • Philip Bailey- Life and Love (2002)
  • Israel Houghton- Real (2002)
  • David & Lisa Binion- Sound of Heaven, Vol.1 (2003)
  • Judith McAllister- Raise the Praise (2003)
  • Petra (band)- Power of Praise (2003)
  • Andrae Crouch- Mighty Wind (2005)
  • Ruth Ann Galatas- Favorite Things (2006)
  • Ruth Ann Galatas- Piano Lady (2007)
  • Donnie McClurkin- The Healing Song (2009)

Tours and Live Shows

Pattie Howard has performed live with many artists and at major events.

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